Ketel Marte Fantasy News & Stats

Ketel Marte

25-Year-Old Second Baseman2B

Arizona Diamondbacks

2018 Stats

AVG

.260

RBI

2019 Projections

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2019 Fantasy Outlook

Marte got a chance to play close to every day in the major leagues in his age-24 season, and the final numbers were fine if unspectacular. He struck out just 25 more times than he walked in 580 plate appearances, and he added more than 40 points to his ISO. That rate-power boost came in large part thanks to his major-league-leading 12 triples. For a player with his pure speed, he sure didn't attempt many stolen bases as manager Torey Lovullo took a more conservative approach on the basepaths. But at least when he did run, Marte was successful (6-for-7). In total, his offenses contributions added up to a 104 wRC+, so better than league average. It's tough to bank on Lovullo changing his philosophy in the running game, but it's possible he swings more to the aggressive side again after Arizona tore it down this offseason. Either way, Marte should be useful on volume alone. The dual eligibility (shortstop and second) helps his case. Read Past Outlooks

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#220

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Bats B

Throws R

40 Man Yes

Height 6'1"

Weight 165

DOB 10/12/1993

Born Nizao, DR

College None

Drafted 2010 SEA

Usage clarified

2BArizona Diamondbacks

March 13, 2019

Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte's playing time will not be impacted by the arrival of Adam Jones, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

ANALYSIS
The manager further clarified comments made by general manager Mike Hazen on Monday. Lovullo envisions Marte rotating among center field, second base and shortstop on a near-daily basis as dictated by need or matchup. "I'm not necessarily looking at total games played at each spot," Lovullo said. "It's that particular matchup on that day. Ketel's versatility is going to allow somebody to get into the game who could be a hired sniper or could be somebody who is going to go out there and have a great game because of the matchup." Marte, an infielder prior to 2019, had opened spring training as the team's primary center fielder. The bottom line is that Marte, who had 580 plate appearances over 153 games in 2018, will not see a noticeable reduction in playing time.

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Left/Right Batting Splits

Since 2016

+15%

OPS vs LHP

2018

+49%

OPS vs LHP

2017

+4%

OPS vs RHP

2016

+24%

OPS vs RHP

	OPS	PA	R	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2016vs Left	.772	439	64	11	46	6	.271	.328	.444
Since 2016vs Right	.671	862	89	9	64	14	.254	.314	.357
2018vs Left	.971	212	33	9	29	3	.321	.387	.584
2018vs Right	.651	368	35	5	30	3	.224	.300	.352
2017vs Left	.721	76	9	2	5	0	.242	.342	.379
2017vs Right	.748	179	21	3	13	3	.268	.346	.401
2016vs Left	.525	151	22	0	12	3	.217	.238	.287
2016vs Right	.651	315	33	1	21	8	.279	.311	.340
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Home/Away Batting Splits

Since 2016

+15%

OPS at Home

2018

+31%

OPS at Home

2017

Even Split

2016

+2%

OPS at Home

	OPS	PA	R	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG
Since 2016Home	.757	611	74	10	60	10	.278	.340	.417
Since 2016Away	.659	690	79	10	50	10	.243	.299	.359
2018Home	.879	272	36	8	32	6	.294	.375	.504
2018Away	.673	308	32	6	27	0	.230	.293	.379
2017Home	.739	131	14	1	10	0	.276	.351	.388
2017Away	.741	124	16	4	8	3	.243	.339	.402
2016Home	.616	208	24	1	18	4	.259	.286	.330
2016Away	.605	258	31	0	15	7	.258	.288	.317
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Stat Review

How does Ketel Marte compare to other hitters?

This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances). The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

BB/K

0.68

BB Rate

9.3%

K Rate

13.6%

BABIP

.282

ISO

.177

AVG

.260

OBP

.332

SLG

.437

OPS

.768

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Acquired by the Diamondbacks last offseason, Marte failed to impress his new team enough in the spring to crack a crowded middle infield and was sent down to Triple-A Reno. In that hitter's paradise, Marte slashed an impressive .338/.391/.514 in 70 games before being summoned on June 27 when injuries finally created a need. Marte responded with a passable 260/.345/.395 line over 255 plate appearances, spanning 73 games, though he swiped only three bags. Marte's game is making frequent contact, mostly of the groundball variety. In order to be a valuable fantasy commodity, he needs to tap into the stolen-base potential displayed in the minors and at times with the Mariners in 2015 and 2016. The Snakes stole the seventh-most bases in the league last season, so team context is favorable. Marte appears to be the favorite to open the season as the starting shortstop.

Few late-round names matched Marte's buzz for stolen bases last spring. He was coming off swiping 28 bags between Seattle and Triple-A Tacoma in 2015. His wheels remained locked, however, as is often the case when a young thief faces more resistance to running in the bigs. His walk rate (9.7 percent) from 2015 tanked, limiting his attempts. A low lineup spot doesn't always hinder speedsters in the American League - there's no pitcher due up to clog up the bases -- but Marte occupying the nine-hole most of the time did him few favors overall. Marte has put the ball on the ground more than half the time and has shown above-average contact ability, which open a door for batting-average upside along with 30-steal potential, which has not vanished. He's just 23, after all, and he's now in a more hitter-friendly home park after getting shipped to Arizona as part of the Taijuan Walker deal in November.

Marte was one of the few positives in a forgettable season for the Mariners last year. A broken thumb in late May delayed his arrival, but he made it to Seattle for the final two months and forced his way into the lineup with impressive play at the plate and in the field. Marte's solid on-base numbers translated to the majors, where he walked at nearly a 10-percent clip. His contact, a strong part of his game in the minors, likely will improve from the 80-percent rate he posted with the Mariners as he cuts his strikeouts (17.9 percent). A switch hitter, Marte posted a .780 OPS against right-handers and .720 vs. lefties. He doesn't have much home-run power, but he has excellent speed with 25-steal upside. He'll get that chance this season as he enters spring as the starting shortstop

Marte had a strong 2014 campaign for Double-A Jackson before a late-season promotion to Triple-A Tacoma, where he impressed in 19 games. Known for his above-average speed, Marte stole 29 bases in 33 attempts between the two spots. Although Marte has little power to speak of and may still be a year or more away from being MLB ready, his rapid climb through the system likely explains the team's willingness to trade fellow shortstop Nick Franklin at the deadline last summer. Marte has good on-base skills and makes solid contact as well.

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Remains in CF mix

2BArizona Diamondbacks

March 12, 2019

Marte will continue to get starts in center field after the Diamondbacks added Adam Jones to the roster, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.